Reading Vacancy Risk Before Buying
Vacancy risk is not just a suburb number; investors should read supply, dwelling type, rent level and tenant fit before buying.
How School Zones Influence Buyer Demand
School zones can strengthen buyer demand, but they should be weighed alongside the property’s fundamentals, price and long-term fit.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: January 2025 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
January 2025 was a seasonal restart for Victoria’s auction market, with early Domain data showing minimal New Year activity before campaigns rebuilt for February.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: December 2024 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
December 2024 ended the year with Melbourne buyers still active before the festive slowdown, while published PropTrack figures showed a 57.1 percent mid-month clearance rate.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: November 2024 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
November 2024 kept Victoria’s auction market busy before Christmas, but published PropTrack commentary still pointed to a buyer-favouring Melbourne market.
Updating a Period Home Without Losing Character
Updating a Melbourne period home works best when repairs, comfort and function support the character rather than competing with it.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: October 2024 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
October 2024 showed Melbourne’s spring auction market active but selective, with Domain’s safely available late-month result showing a 59 percent clearance rate.
Apartment Living Near Melbourne Transport Hubs
Apartments near Melbourne transport hubs can offer convenience and rentability, but buyers should balance access with noise, building quality and owner costs.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: September 2024 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
September 2024 brought more spring auction activity, with the latest safely available Domain result showing 1,129 scheduled Melbourne auctions and a 60 percent clearance rate.
Inspecting Older Melbourne Homes: What to Look For
Older Melbourne homes can offer character and location, but buyers need to inspect structure, moisture, wiring, extensions and layout with care.